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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1949
Page
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In a high turnout city election 54 percent of voters backed the veterans bonus measure and elected Helen Jones and Arnold Seastead to the Carry school board. Jones received 1 005 votes and Seastead led the slate, with GOP support evident in county races and several amendments approved.
A damaged gas line near the Miremen residence on Wart Frederick Street triggered an alarm. Fire crews were called to the scene to prevent a broader incident. No injuries reported.
In northwestern Pennsylvania towns Republicans swept major offices while Meadville re-elected Democrats? mayor with split-ticket voting. Glaivener won Meadville mayor, Meadville results contrast with Jamestown Franklin and other cities where Republicans captured mayoral and council seats.
A burning refrigerator motor endangered Harry Parker’s home on West Smith Street yesterday at 3 20 PM. Misa Gertrude Field discovered the blaze shortly after and summoned firefighters, who controlled the fire with an extinguisher. The motor was removed, and damage was limited to about 25 dollars. Parker is president of Citizens National Bank and was away on a western trip.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a 93 year old man named John S Wicks of South Tort who has served as justice of the peace for nine years. The piece mentions a political race with Republican and Democrat opponents and a contested election.
United States Britain and France foreign ministers held a 26 minute meeting in Paris reviewing a wide range of subjects. Bevin reportedly raised China and Schuman discussed French Indochina and the Chinese border.
Five youths were arrested and five more questioned by State Police after Halloween vandalism at Moffatt school south of Corry. Those arrested include Harry Phillips Fred Mitchell William Dimmick John David Bolsind and a juvenile. They admitted painting HAPPY HALLOWEEN in red but denied tearing the chimney. further arrests expected.
In Harrisburg on November 9 1946 the election of Homer Brown a 52 year old Democratic lawmaker and former veteran edged incumbent Judge Harry M. Jones for the Allegheny County bench. Brown joined Judge Herbert E. Millen Philadelphia as the first Black judges elected to a Pennsylvania court. Millen had been appointed to the Philadelphia municipal court by Gov. DuPont in 1946.
In off year results Democrats celebrate a Truman Fair Deal trend with Herbert Lehman’s victory over John Foster Dulles in New York for the Senate and Mayor William O Dwyer’s New York City win. Republicans claim gains in New Jersey but suffer nationwide losses.
Harrisburg report notes Matthews concedes Hirt’s reelection as state superior court judge. Matthews cites Democratic trend from last year and current statewide results, claiming the outcome reflects party momentum.
In Philadelphia and across the state voters backed a monumental World War I veterans bonus while Democrats scored sweeping wins. The Superior Court race narrowed with 28,408 votes separating the contenders as Democratic gains rolled from Philadelphia to Scranton.
Two efforts to repeal state poll tax laws failed in yesterday's elections. A separate New Jersey proposal to finance a $105,000,000 veteran bonus also failed. Vague references to other state measures and negotiations surround the incomplete results.
U S Steel will enter peace meetings with the CIO United Steelworkers union, signaling talks likely to be arranged soon. A spokesman said there would be no elaboration, with sessions planned in Pittsburgh, as steel executives visit union headquarters amid a broader drive over wages and pensions.
William Dunlap longtime Corry Jamestown plant executive and school board director died unexpectedly at his home at age 60 after a hemorrhage. Born in Mt. Vernon on June 7 18 he had lived in Corry 18 years and served as works manager and director of research before joining the school board in 1947. He is survived by his wife Nellie, son Clarence, grandson Barry, a brother Roy, and his mother Mrs. Ellen Dunlap. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of a relative. services to be held at Beuckens Funeral Home with further notices.
Report on yesterday's ballots shows Concord Township approving a state veteran bonus 43-40, passing 3-A 43-32, and defeating amendment 2-A 52-16. Wayne Township delivered broad countywide wins for Republican candidates with Thomas Fylom 145-17 to lead as supervisor. Elgin district elects Vince Sexton auditor 48-18 over Mary McMahon, with several seats filled by unopposed candidates.
About 187 voters cast fast ballots in Spartansburg election. The race featured two school board posts with Mrs. Fern Sayre R and Neil Stranahan D leading a three way field as Joseph Sherwood R faltered. Charles Torrey ran unopposed for Durgao y. Minnie Dalrymple sought auditor with Glare Burton for justice of the peace, and Florence Snapp for tax collector.
Senator Clyde Reed of Kansas died at home after a heart attack. Reed, a former publisher and railway executive, had served in the U.S. Senate since 1938 with a term ending January 1941. Wife Minnie found him at his bedside. The report notes his varied career including politics and public service.
John L Lewis urged 380,000 striking soft coal diggers to resume work until November 30 while seeking a new contract. The policy committee meeting described the move as good faith to aid public convenience. Lewis hinted at a possible return to strike after November 30 if no agreement is reached.
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